Andrew started crawling earlier this week &, of course, I've had the hardest time getting it on video. You can see at the beginning of this clip he was too busy being funny man to show me, so I had to get into stealth mode. He's also getting much more confident standing. We are just so proud of him!
p.s. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACHIE!!!
Our cousin, Mandy, was so sweet to pass on this walker to Andrew now that her Tony is a walking machine. The very first time we put Andrew in it (last weekend) he gave a big smile & pushed backward. He has enjoyed scooting around in it some everyday since. He's gone forward a couple times - mostly on accident, so we just help him with the forward & then let him back himself into a corner again. Good times!
So our boy is 13 months old now. AND cousin Kalee's birthday is today - SEVEN YEARS OLD! (talk about a traitor!) I remember when she was just 13 months old - it was just a couple weeks ago. These kids. Uncle Stevie and Aunt Betsy love you so much Kalee, happy birthday!
Dizzy is getting so big so quickly lately. Here he is pulling himself up for the 2nd time. Also, a couple nights ago he wiggle himself off my lap on the couch onto the floor (with my help to ease the landing). We are realizing how in the blink of an eye he's off, persuing more independence. We couldn't be prouder : ). We are still struggling with getting him to take more of his food by mouth, so if you would pray for our little man about that. Thanks!
Andrew has been standing more and more as his legs get stronger. He had a great time hanging out with family over the holidays. Here he is playing with one of his birthday presents with his Aunt Molly.
Andrew is doing great! We just went to the pediatrician yesterday & he weighed in at 20lbs 4 oz, was 29 1/4" long. He had to get one shot, but the exciting news is he doesn't have to go back until 15 months (just like all the other kids : )! Apparently LOTS of kids were sick over the holidays, so we wanted to say Thank You for helping us keep our little man healthy.
We also just found out when Andrew's eye surgery will be. It's scheduled for February 20th, first thing in the morning. It's about a 1 hour procedure & we should bring him home that same day. Of course, they have him going to the cardiac OR with the cardiac anesthesiologist. We can't brag on his cardiac team enough - they take such good care of our boy. It helps us be less nervous about things like this. And, of course, we appreciate all the prayers!
Shaving Cream Mountain was a great finale to Andrew's 1st birthday party! Aunt Teresa also put some footage up on their blog (Left side of page under family: Rich & Teresa). Too much fun!
Kalee
Mia
Anna
The Trash Bag Trio
Andrew's Aunt Katie makes the coolest baked goods for birthdays & holidays.
Andrew meets the cake...
...and he goes for it!
the party scene
Andrew opening the gift Lexi bought him.
Opening presents with Daddy...
...and with Mommy.
put-put (Aaron is working the green)
Mimi & Sierra bowling 
Sierra going down the lane with the ball
Aaron joins the fun in lane
